RN90PLEX PNEUMATIC STICK NAILER OPERATION and MAINTENANCE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THIS TOOL, ALL OPERATORS SHOULD STUDY THIS MANUAL TO UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE TOOL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT YOUR BOSTITCH REPRESENTATIVE OR DISTRIBUTOR. 104937REVE 2/07 Stanley Fastening Systems L.P.
INTRODUCTION The Bostitch RN90 is a precision-built tool, designed for high speed, high volume nailing. These tools will deliver efficient, dependable service when used correctly and with care. As with any fine power tool, for best performance the manufacturer’s instructions must be followed. All operators should study this manual before operating the tool and understand the safety warnings and cautions.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS EYE PROTECTION which conforms to ANSI specifications and provides protection against flying particles both from the FRONT and SIDE should ALWAYS be worn by the operator and others in the work area when connecting to air supply, loading, operating or servicing this tool. Eye protection is required to guard against flying fasteners and debris, which could cause severe eye injury. The employer and/or user must ensure that proper eye protection is worn.
RN90 TOOL SPECIFICATIONS All screws and nuts are metric. MODEL TOOL ACTUATION LENGTH HEIGHT WIDTH WEIGHT RN90PLEX Sequential trip with contact trip option 21-1/2” (546mm) 13-3/4” (350mm) 5-7/16” (138mm) 8lbs.8oz. (3.86kg.) Sequential Trip 21-1/2” (546mm) 13-3/4” (350mm) 5-7/16” (138mm) 8lbs.8oz. (3.86kg.) RN90PLEX-2 FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS: S8DPLEX 2-1/2” Plastic collated duplex nails TOOL AIR FITTING: This tool uses a 1/4-18 N.P.T. male plug. The inside diameter should be .
AIR SUPPLY AND CONNECTIONS Do not use oxygen, combustible gases, or bottled gases as a power source for this tool as tool may explode, possibly causing injury. FITTINGS: Install a male plug on the tool which is free flowing and which will release air pressure from the tool when disconnected from the supply source. HOSES: Air hoses should have a minimum of 150 p.s.i. (10.6 kg/cm2) working pressure rating or 150 percent of the maximum pressure that could be produced in the air system.
LOADING THE RN90PLEX EYE PROTECTION which conforms to ANSI specifications and provides protection against flying particles both from the FRONT and SIDE should ALWAYS be worn by the operator and others in the work area when connecting to air supply, loading, operating or servicing this tool. Eye protection is required to guard against flying fasteners and debris, which could cause severe eye injury. The employer and/or user must ensure that proper eye protection is worn.
DIRECTIONAL EXHAUST DEFLECTOR Loosen screw as shown. Adjust to desired exhaust direction and tighten screw. TOOL OPERATION EYE PROTECTION which conforms to ANSI specifications and provides protection against flying particles both from the FRONT and SIDE should ALWAYS be worn by the operator and others in the work area when connecting to air supply, loading, operating or servicing this tool. Eye protection is required to guard against flying fasteners and debris, which could cause severe eye injury.
TOOL OPERATION CHECK: CAUTION: Remove all fasteners from tool before performing tool operation check. 1. CONTACT TRIP OPERATION: A. With finger off the trigger, press the contact trip against the work surface. THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE. B. Hold the tool off the work surface, and pull the trigger. THE TOOL MUST NOT CYCLE. C. With the tool off the work surface, pull the trigger. Press the contact trip against the work surface. THE TOOL MUST CYCLE. D.
MAINTAINING THE PNEUMATIC TOOL When working on air tools, note the warnings in this manual and use extra care evaluating problem tools. CAUTION: Pusher spring (constant force spring). Caution must be used when working with the spring assembly. The spring is wrapped around, but not attached to, a roller. If the spring is extended beyond its length, the end will come off the roller and the spring will roll up with a snap, with a chance of pinching your hand.
TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE Trigger valve housing leaks air O-ring cut or cracked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace O-ring CORRECTION Trigger valve stem leaks air O-ring/seals cut or cracked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replace trigger valve assembly Frame/nose leaks air Loose nose screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tighten and recheck O-ring or Gasket is cut or cracked . . . . . . . . . . .Replace O-ring or gasket Bumper cracked/worn . . . . . . . . . . . . .
77 76 78 75 69 SEQUENTIAL TRIP MODEL
Ring, Bumper Screw, SHC, M6 x 40 105590 N80161 104059 101256 101236 MRG041630 101234 MSC6100-40 102473 MSF8125-25 102506 N70155 851439 103317 MRG084431 N70156 N70157 N80354 104507 166986 MSC8125-38 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 MPP030020 MRG049431 N70167 MHE6100-100 MSC6100-30 N70143 113220 159912 104924 MSB5080-10 101975 HNS3254 HNS3255 HNS3256 MHE4070-100 37 40 41 42 43 44 46 47 48 50 51 52 53 54 55 TVA6 †38 Trigger Valve Assembly
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